Alternatives include acyclovir 400 mg orally twice a day or valacyclovir 500 mg to 1 gm orally once daily.

Apr 9, 2025 · Administration of low-dose valacyclovir over a year does not significantly reduce the occurrence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus but shows potential benefits over time.

Oct 27, 2011 · What is the efficacy of combination treatment with gabapentin and valacyclovir for the prevention of postherpetic neuralgia in patients with acute herpes zoster?

Mar 25, 2003 · Patients began treatment with valacyclovir 1000 mg orally three times daily for seven days and gabapentin (in sequentially increasing doses for up to 8 weeks beginning at …

Jul 13, 2010 · Does any evidence support the use of twice-daily dosing of extended-release venlafaxine?

Dec 30, 2025 · Full MIST2 dosing of intrapleural enzyme therapy varies widely across hospitals and is associated with a lower risk for treatment escalation or bleeding and shorter hospital stays.

Valacyclovir None of the available data indicated a drug–nutrient interaction between valacyclovir hydrochloride and continuous enteral nutrition.

Dec 18, 2012 · Valacyclovir, the L -valyl ester or prodrug of acyclovir, is an oral medication indicated for the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes, and herpes zoster. [4]

Mar 22, 2019 · Clinicians have traditionally told patients to take levothyroxine first thing in the morning, at least an hour before any food or drink. But does it really matter? Dr Leung looks at …

Sep 5, 2025 · Dr Anne Peters discusses a recent study evaluating a slower uptitration method for semaglutide.